Adjoining the famous [[Anjuna|Anjuna beach]], Vagator is a little more laid back, though still pretty much steeped in the rave culture. The tourist traffic is predominantly Western backpackers, however it has also become popular with Indian tourists, who particularly come to watch the sunset from the rocks.

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Adjoining the famous [[Anjuna|Anjuna beach]], Vagator is a little more laid back, though still pretty much steeped in the rave culture.

==Get in==

==Get in==

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Vagator is located approximately a one hour drive from the Dabolim Airport.

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Vagator is located approximately a one hour drive from the Dabolim Airport. A prepaid taxi to Vagator will be about Rs. 1,250.

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The nearest railway station is at Tivim. Other railway stations are at [[Margao]] and [[Vasco da Gama]].

==Get around==

==Get around==

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'''Scooters''' can be rented for Rs. 250 a day. Anywhere and everywhere you will find people trying to rent you their scooter. If you like a bike, a 350 CC Enfield would cost you Rs. 500 a day ( kick starting one of these can be an experience, learn how to do it frm the owner if you want to rent one. The recoil from the kick can break your leg ) . This is the best way to see Goa, you can go where ever you want. And getting around is easy, locals are very helpful just pull over and ask someone.

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'''Scooters''' can be rented for Rs. 250 a day. Anywhere and everywhere you will find people trying to rent you their scooter. If you like a bike, a 350 CC Enfield would cost you Rs. 500 a day ( kick starting one of these can be an experience, learn how to do it from the owner if you want to rent one. The recoil from the kick can break your leg). This is the best way to see Goa, you can go where ever you want. And getting around is easy, locals are very helpful just pull over and ask someone.

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In case of a '''taxi''', going anyplace the taxi drivers will start quoting from Rs. 250 to 400. Have to bargain.

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In case of a '''taxi''', going anyplace the taxi drivers will start quoting from Rs. 250 to 400. Have to bargain.

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==See==

==See==

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[[Image:Vagator_Beach.jpg|thumb|right|Vagator Beach]]

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[[Image:Vagatore4.jpg|thumb|400px|Big Vagator Beach]]

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Vagator Beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down on the shore and two fresh water springs within a stone's throw of the sea. Vagator Beach is split into two main beaches by a seaside headland which holds the car park and lots of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, soft drinks and snacks. As you face the sea, on your right is Big Vagator Beach and on your left Ozran Beach, more commonly known as Little Vagator Beach.

If you are looking for place where a lot of young crowd is attracted and great places to party, then you should try living in South Anjuna), or another popular place is Little Vagator ( there is also a ‘big vagator’ close to it, just in case you do not find accommodation.

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Every Wednesday a flea market is held at [[Anjuna|Anjuna beach]]. This market is very popular among the tourists.

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If you like the tranquil, 30 km. North of Vagator is a pristine beach called Arambol. Its Very beautiful.

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The Saturday night flea market in Arpora, organised by a German since early nineties, is by far the largest and most vibrant flea market in North Goa. There is also a sizeable performance area which promotes local talent.

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If you look to live in a hotel prices can be from Rs. 2000 or resort prices can be from Rs 3000 a night. These are the prices for the tourist season, which is from Nov. to Feb.

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Baga is another beach place, but attracts local tourists in Huge numbers. Its not that much fun to be there anymore.

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'''Little Vagator''' has a Goa trance party every night from 7 to 10 at Nine Bar, close to the beach. Good music, cheap booze. People start here and then to other places, if they are living in Vagator.

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Bargain on anything you buy at the street vendors and people on the beach (stuff on the streets, pay 50% of quoted price).

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*Wednesday, there is a party at Paridiso @ Anjuna. Also after the flee market that closes at sunset, there are some nice vibes at a bar at the end towards the beach. Live bands playing fusion music.

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In Vagator, you can find a 24 hour restaurant/convenience store/chill out called Robert's place near Primrose. Since 2003, a flea market is organised here every Wednesday, though it is yet to make an impression like the ones in Anjuna or Arpora.

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*Thursdays , Curlies at South Anjuna. Amazing party on the beach. ( I doubt if u will find a taxi back from here, take your bike and follow the herd).

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*Friday, Saturday.. and maybe other days- good Trance party at Primrose(quite near Nine Bar) with a AC indoor dance floor and quite a good DJ.

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*Every Sunday there is a party in Saligao, 18 miles interior. This party goes on for 24 hours with DJs from all parts of the world play.

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Tito’s in Baga is a popular Disco. Besides in Dec and January, there is always a rave party going on somewhere. Ask the tourists, if he looks doped he surely knows the parties around there. You will find these young 18 yr old local kids at parties rocking out hard, there is a big chance that he is a dealer.

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[[Mapusa]] is the nearest town for provisions and shopping. This is where the locals shop.

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People also like visiting south Goa, which is a more traditional Goa, totally unlike north Goa. Worth a visit.

Bargain on anything you buy at the street vendors and people on the beach (stuff on the streets, pay 50% of quoted price).

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In Vagator, you can find a 24 hour restaurant/convenience store/chill out called Robert's place near Primrose. Since 2003, a flea market is organised here every Wednesday, though it is yet to make an impression like the ones in Anjuna or Arpora.

The Saturday night flea market in Arpora, organised by a German since early nineties, is by far the largest and most vibrant flea market in North Goa. There is also a sizeable performance area which promotes local talent.

A well known place among travellers for fruit juices and fruit salad.</eat>

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==Eat==

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* <eat name="Thalassa" alt="" address="Vagator" directions="on top of the cliff overlooking Ozran Beach" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.myspace.com/thalassagoa" hours="" price="">Wonderful, authentic Greek food. This open air restaurant has amazing views of Ozran Beach and the sunset. Thalassa is almost always full. In order to have a seaview table you have to book a table in advance.</eat>

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A well known place among travellers for fruit juices and fruit salad is Scarlet's in Chapora.

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Primrose, Nine Bar (both open air clubs) and Disco Valley (where many outdoor parties were held, but now only Christmas and Sylvester parties).

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* <drink name="Mango Tree Bar & Restaurant" alt="" address="Vagator Beach Road" directions="a 15-minute walk from Vagator Beach" phone="+91 832 3294464/2274703" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Popular place to be racially abused. They only want to serve whites from the western world. What a pity that Indians in Vagator, Goa face racial issues in their own country. Waiters here do not want to serve Indians or any other colored people. I would advice people to stay away from this place and shame on the staff and owner of this restaurant!! They are so backward. </drink>

There are a number of places playing to a dance & trance crowd during the tourist season.

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* <drink name="Hilltop" alt="" address="Vagator" directions="a little back from Ozran Beach" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Hill Top has a party every Sunday evening in the tourist season.</drink>

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* <drink name="Primrose" alt="" address="Vagator" directions="back towards Big Vagator beach" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">They play different types of trance and psychedelic music from different DJ's from around the world.</drink>

Cottages can be rented from Rs. 400 for one person. In little Vagator there is also a place that has bamboo huts on stilts to rent ( these are not on the water :) )

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[[Image:Vagatore2.jpg|thumb|400px|Little Vagator Beach]]

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*<sleep name="Alcove Beach Resort" alt="Alcove Resort" address="Ozran Beach, Small Vagator " directions="" phone=" +919822158052" url="" checkin="13:00 HRS" checkout="12:00 HRS" price="" lat="" long="">[http://www.alcovegoa.com/ Alcove Beach Resort] is a 3-Star hotel situated at small Vagator. Located at the edge of small Vagator beach which is also known as Ozra beach it offers a wonderful ambience as you can have a 24 hour view of the Vagator beach and the Arabian sea. This hotel offers different types of accommodation including rooms, suites, penthouses and independent cottages. There is also an extremely good multi-cuisine restaurant specializing in sea food and a well stocked bar.

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Understand

Adjoining the famous Anjuna beach, Vagator is a little more laid back, though still pretty much steeped in the rave culture. The tourist traffic is predominantly Western backpackers, however it has also become popular with Indian tourists, who particularly come to watch the sunset from the rocks.

Get in

Vagator is located approximately a one hour drive from the Dabolim Airport. A prepaid taxi to Vagator will be about Rs. 1,250.

The nearest railway station is at Tivim. Other railway stations are at Margao and Vasco da Gama.

Get around

Scooters can be rented for Rs. 250 a day. Anywhere and everywhere you will find people trying to rent you their scooter. If you like a bike, a 350 CC Enfield would cost you Rs. 500 a day ( kick starting one of these can be an experience, learn how to do it from the owner if you want to rent one. The recoil from the kick can break your leg). This is the best way to see Goa, you can go where ever you want. And getting around is easy, locals are very helpful just pull over and ask someone.
In case of a taxi, going anyplace the taxi drivers will start quoting from Rs. 250 to 400. Have to bargain.

See

Big Vagator Beach

Vagator Beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down on the shore and two fresh water springs within a stone's throw of the sea. Vagator Beach is split into two main beaches by a seaside headland which holds the car park and lots of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, soft drinks and snacks. As you face the sea, on your right is Big Vagator Beach and on your left Ozran Beach, more commonly known as Little Vagator Beach.

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Between Little Vagator and Big Vagator

Every Wednesday a flea market is held at Anjuna beach. This market is very popular among the tourists.

The Saturday night flea market in Arpora, organised by a German since early nineties, is by far the largest and most vibrant flea market in North Goa. There is also a sizeable performance area which promotes local talent.

Buy

Bargain on anything you buy at the street vendors and people on the beach (stuff on the streets, pay 50% of quoted price).

In Vagator, you can find a 24 hour restaurant/convenience store/chill out called Robert's place near Primrose. Since 2003, a flea market is organised here every Wednesday, though it is yet to make an impression like the ones in Anjuna or Arpora.

Mapusa is the nearest town for provisions and shopping. This is where the locals shop.

Scarlet's, Chapora. A well known place among travellers for fruit juices and fruit salad.

Thalassa, Vagator (on top of the cliff overlooking Ozran Beach), [2]. Wonderful, authentic Greek food. This open air restaurant has amazing views of Ozran Beach and the sunset. Thalassa is almost always full. In order to have a seaview table you have to book a table in advance.

Drink

Bars

Mango Tree Bar & Restaurant, Vagator Beach Road (a 15-minute walk from Vagator Beach), ☎+91 832 3294464/2274703. Popular place to be racially abused. They only want to serve whites from the western world. What a pity that Indians in Vagator, Goa face racial issues in their own country. Waiters here do not want to serve Indians or any other colored people. I would advice people to stay away from this place and shame on the staff and owner of this restaurant!! They are so backward.

Open air clubs

There are a number of places playing to a dance & trance crowd during the tourist season.

Hilltop, Vagator (a little back from Ozran Beach). Hill Top has a party every Sunday evening in the tourist season.

Primrose, Vagator (back towards Big Vagator beach). They play different types of trance and psychedelic music from different DJ's from around the world.

Nine Bar, Vagator (between Big Vagator Beach and Ozran Beach, just above Ozran Beach). Nine Bar has a Goa trance party every night from 7PM to 10PM. Good music, cheap booze. People start here and then go to other places.

Parties

Disco Valley. Outdoor parties, but now only at Christmas and Sylvester.

Asterix Hostel, Vagator Beach Road (Near Mango Tree Bar and Restaurant), ([email protected]), [10]. checkin: 230pm; checkout: Noon. This travellers' hostel has dorms and private rooms and is walking distance from Vagator beach. The hostel offers free breakfast and WiFi. There is also a common area and a well-equipped kitchen for guests to use.Rs. 400.

Get out

If you like the tranquil, 30km north of Vagator is the beautiful pristine beach of Arambol.

Cope

Close to Vagator and Chapora is the Petrol Station, where you want to monitor what's happening if you don't want to be scammed.